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Around a month into Stronglifts 5x5: All in pounds () are for weight on each side [makes it easier for me] Squats: 150 (52.5) Bench: 140 (47.5) Deadlifts: 105 (30) Overhead Press: 75 (15) Barbell row: 90 (22.5) Pullups: 12
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Hi everyone! Excited to be holding myself accountable for actually working out. I haven't done much of it in the past but after going vegan in November and seeing the results people can get on a vegan diet, I've decided to give it a shot myself. Good luck and the best of wishes to everyone on here who is training Fitness Background: Martial arts (Karate) Long Distance Running Starting Stats: Weight: 160lbs BF%: 18% Waist: 35" Goal Stats: BF%: 12% Waist: 32" My Dropbox Before Photos: *No flexing or special poses, just the usual profiles Front View - https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Photos/Front%20View%20-%20Before.jpg?w=2db19fb5 Side View 1 - https://dl-web.dropbo…
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Monday 1-1 30 Min Cardio Coconut Water Kombucha Salad Vegan Philly Tuesday 1-2 30 Min Swimming Coconut Macaroon Oats w/blueberries Salad x2 Laura Bar Wednesday 1-3 Green Protein Drink Oats w/blueberris Salad x 2 Apple, Orange, Nuts, chocolate bar Thursday 30 Min Cardio Oats w/blueberries Salad x 2 Apple, Orange, Lara Bar Saturday 1-7 30 Min Cardio Tea Green Protein Smoothie Oats w/ Blueberries Salad Vegan Nachos Apple, Orange, Kombucha Sunday 1-8 30 Min Cardio Oats w/ Blueberries Salad x 2 Lara Bar Spaghetti Squash Pasta Monday 1-9 30 Min Cardio Rebounding, Pushups, Pullups, Dips Green Protein smoothie Super Tea Salad x 2 Lara Bar Orange, Apple, …
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Age: 25 Bodyweight: 13.7st Height: 6'4" Bodyfat: Unkown Goal: Short term: 174kg squat and dead. 90kg bench in 12 months. 25/06/14 Long term: Eventually one day squat 300+kg, deadlift 450+kg and overhead press 200+kg. Prove you don't have to eat three pounds of meat a day to get strong and big. Motivation: http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/3838/9qp5.jpg I've always been a skinny guy my entire lift. I don't mind being skinny, I'm happy with who I am. I also don't mind looking like the guy from the cola advert but my real motivation for lifting now is animals. I love animals, ever since I was a kid. That's never changed as I've grown up, but as I learn more I realize I…
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alright so don't laugh...here's my starting measurements: 2-27-13 NECK:13 CHEST:35.75 BICEP:RT:12.25, LF:12.35 FOREARM:RT:9.5, LF:9.25 WAIST:32 HIPS:37 BUTT:37.25 THIGH:RT:21.75, LF:22.5 CALF:RT:13, LF:13.25 Haven't weighed today, but ill say 132, since that what's it was last time So here's vat i plan to do tomorrow.... anybody heard of the 4 hour body? well i like his logic, so lets see how this kettle bell thingy majigger goes! starting with an (a) (b) cycle for now til i find something that works for meh, or maybe stick wif it..who knows 2-28-13 Cycle A Cardio 10 minutes 1. Single Arm KB Swings (right) x 10 reps 2. KB Thrusters (right) x 5 reps …
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Hi Everyone, I am new to the board and introduced myself over in the 'introduction' section. Looking forward to hold myself accountable and to share my vegan eats along with my training on my blog here. I am 41, married, mother of 3 and also a personal trainer, fitness instructor and online nutrition coach.
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5/27/08 Back/Bi's Wide Pulldowns- 120 x18 140 x12 160 x10 180 x8 200 x6 Close Pulldowns- 180 x10 200 x10 220 x8 240 x6 Seated Row- Dual Pulleys 80 x10 80 x8 90 x8 100 x7 Preacher Curl- 65 x10 65 x9 65 x8 65 x6 Cable Curl- 4 sets of 8-10, pyramid up, can't remember the weight but it was heavy. ------------------ 5/28/08 Squats- Trying to work up to 4x10.. 205 x10 205 x8 205 x6 205 x6 Deadlift- I tried to belt up for the last set, but I do not like them. 225 x12 315 x8 315 x6 335 x3 Leg Press- I estimated the reps, just went to burnout... 270 x20 360 x12 360 x12 270 x15 quads were done after this.. Leg extensions- 4x12-15 90 pounds…
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Hello! Here is perhaps a bit more unusual workout journal. I will start with a little info about myself. Age: 23 years Height: 181 cm / 5.9 feet Diet: vegan (15 months) Current weight: 78 kg / 171.96 lbs Waist: 80 cm / 31.49 inch Final weight as carnivore: 89 kg / 196.21 lbs Final weight as a vegan before I started training periodically and increase in calories: 72 kg / 158.73 lbs Unfortunately, I suffer from a rather unusual condition called poland's syndrome, which means that I miss one of my pectorial muscles (in my case, the left). This is due to oxygen deprivation in the womb and has prevented the muscle from developing. There is unfortunately nothing to do…
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Happy New Year! I did some yoga today as I recovered from New Year's Eve. I'm leading a detox for clients in Jan, so my diet will be pristine. I am planning to add more weight training and cardio to my routine. I typically exercise 4-5 days/ wk (yoga, pilates, zumba, gym) and I'm aiming for 6 days in the month of Jan at a higher intensity. I want to be in tip top shape for hiking and surfing in Hawaii in Feb.
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Hello Friends, I am finding it difficult to get into a consistent training/diet routine so I have decided to start this log to track my progress. Hopefully taking time to record my training and diet choices will allow me to find places for improvement and have a record of progress i've made. Daily updates to come!
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I finally broke down and figured I'd start one of these journals. I'm telling myself you guys are awesome and can help me bust through plateaus I've hit in the past. Oh, vitals. 32-years-old, 6'2", about 185 to 190 right now, usually around 10% to 12% body fat, but maybe a bit higher at the moment. 1 rep maxes: Bench - 200 Squat - 335 Deadlift - 350 My chest and tris are my weak points for sure. I'd like to get up to 300/400/500 eventually. Starting a brand new routine next week, a combination of speed days and max effort days, pull/push split, 4 sessions per week. The goal is to spread out the heavier stuff and vary the exercises more, which should allow for bet…
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Winter in Chicago is super brutal. Trying to start the year off right by keeping active mostly indoors and getting outside when I can bear it. Luckily, it's been a milder winter so far so I've been able to get out and run here and there. So far in January, I've done the following: Jan 1st: 2 mile run Jan 2nd: Strength (indoors): 100 Pushups, 100 Sit-ups (4 sets of 25 reps), 50 curls (15 lbs., 2 sets of 20 reps). and Today: Jan 3rd: 1.5 mile run Considering I've been trying to shake off this awful cold/cough/sore throat for the past few days, getting outside in the cold is even less appealing. But, I am looking to do a few longer races this summer and the training…
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Bryce's Log
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My first entry. Exciting. My goal here is to gain some muscle, gain some weight, and get fit. Pretty simple really. Well here goes. My program is kind of interesting but it has worked for me in the past so we'll see if it can come through again. Height: 5'8 (Ok, so that one probably won't change, but a guy can dream) Weight: 132 lbs MONDAY, 6/26/06 Bench Press 5 sets of 5 @ 125lbs plus warmup Barbell Row 5 sets of 5 @ 95 lbs "" Stiff-legged deadlift 5 sets of 5 @ 95 lbs "" Leg Press 5 sets of 5 @ 270 lbs ""
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I have slowly been transitioning into the vegan lifestyle. This summer I have also put the iron on pause and I'm training completely body weight. Through both of these changes I have learned so much about my body. I am so excited for what the future has to offer.
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Hello, Just joined and finally started determined training after years of avoiding my problems. i thought my back story would be worth posting and I would of course appreciate tips & encouragement along the way. I spent most my life either being excluded or myself shunning sports/physical activity because of personal physical diffulties. I was always keen & joined in with football & athletics in school but when you ALWAYS come last despite always trying the hardest, it kind of kills the fun. So since school all I did was skateboarding, bumming about BMXing where it was chilled out no pressure fun. But still my lack of physical agility hugely restrained m…
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Ok so I'm just kicking off my third week of a 12 week plan. I switched from being a long distance runner, toning with high reps to soley lifting. Purely to gain size. I work on a 4 day split. I work continental shifts so training fits in with this. 16th oct: Back & biceps. I focus more on lats this week for back. Hyperextensions 4xfailure in 25 reps, weighted Reverse grip pulled down. 1 warmup set then 3xfailure in 12 reps increasing weight Wide grip pull down. 3xfailure in 12-15reps increasing weight Hammer & reverse grip chins 4xfailure (alternating grips) Bentover barbell rows 4X10 reps (various grips) Biceps: Alternating curls. 1xwarmup then 3Xfail…
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I started a routine at the beginning of this week after a couple months of mostly messing around; ie, not regular visits to the gym and no concrete methodology or knowledge of certain lifts and their techniques. As such, I was mostly concentrating on developing the motor skill to perform the exercises with the agility and balance required to make progress. And I have gained some strength and power. My cardiovascular and muscular endurance remain intact, and I don't think my speed has suffered. Yet my main goal has been a change in body composition (+muscle), and muscular strength. I've gained about 15 lbs, from 125 to about 140, most of it muscle. I'm about 5'9", I t…
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I just found out about this contest - January 1 to July 1 2007 - and am thrilled to participate!! I will keep this log mostly as dialog for the ups and downs of the journey. Fitness goals: bunnylalu aka Christine – Dallas, TX Vegan since Oct 2004 Age: 47 Goals: lose the flabby stuff mainly Lose fat & tone muscle Look good in a tank top Maintain workout program for 6 months (January – July) = 3 days per week strength training 5-7 days per week = cardio, bicycling, and other fun activities Current weight: 204 Desired weight: 165 I have a software program called Fit Day where I keep track of all other statistics, body measureme…
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Hello, I shall start with a brief introduction: I am just getting back into weightlifting after a 2 year hiatus, except this time I am giving it my all. I've been training for about 3 months now and I'm increasing the intensity because I feel like I am some sort of unstoppable veggie-powered machine with tons of energy. My goals include: - Shedding 7-10lbs of "extra baggage" - Benching 100lbs - Doing pull-ups like it's a walk in the park - Having awesome biceps - Be a positive example of a healthy, strong, vegan - Looking like I can beat some serious ass This is me as of last night: http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1500/photo102t.jpg Okay, it's not much, but I am pro…
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I burned out on the gym. This time, I realized it wasn't my body, but my mind and motivation that failed me. My problem for the last year or more has been focusing on entertainment, leisure, learning, and helping others. Nothing wrong with those things, but when they take the place of my personal wellness like lifting, sleep, eating a balanced, clean (non-junk food) vegan diet, it becomes a problem. My 2013 resolution isn't to lose X amount of pounds, lift X amount of days per week, eat X amount of calories, or sleep X amount of hours; it's to prioritize my wants, needs, and goals. Unfortunately, there are only 24 hours in a day. After my needs - sleep, work, chores…
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I thought if I keep a journal, it will be easier for me to keep track...starting tomorrow, since now it's already 22 pm I really hope I can go to the gym and that this stupid cold gets out of me! Damn it!
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Hello all. My routine tends to stay pretty much the same from week to week (I switched to a routine that was more reflective of the one here about a month ago). I realize that muscle confusion is important and I'll have to mix it up a bit at some point. Basically it is Monday - Biceps, Tuesday - Shoulders and Abs, Wednesday - Triceps, Thursday - Chest and Legs, and Friday - Abs & Back. On the weekend I usually do a couple hours of biking (+ a long walk/run with the dogs -- I have 3 Goldens -- but, to be truthful it is more of the walking, no so much of the running). Today I did 1 superset (3 sets each) of Dumbbell Curls/Concentration Curls (1X12, 1X10, 1X8 f…
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Hello everyone! Many of you know my story from following my ups and downs and adventures on Twitter @RobertCheeke, but for those who don't, I'll bring you up to speed. I became vegan in 1995 as a 120 pound skinny farm kid. Years later I was a 195-pound champion vegan bodybuilder. I created this website 10 years ago, wrote a book titled Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, and toured the past 6 years for Vega and past 2 years for my book. Why a comeback? In March of 2011, a short 10 months ago, as I was poised to get back on the competition stage for the first time since 2009 (when I wrote my book and toured ever since), I suffered a couple of injuries. Ten months later…
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181cm/5'11", 62kg/136lbs Goal: Gain 11lbs in 8 weeks. 14 Dec 08 6:00am 3 cups watermelon 2 bananas 3 oranges 10:30am 1 rockmelon 1 cup watermelon 11:45 2 oranges 2:00 2 cups watermelon 2 bananas Juice: 2 carrots, 2 stalks celery 5:45 50g lettuce 6:45 Salad: 3 roma tomatoes 1 zucchini half head butternut lettuce half cucumber sea vegetable Dressing: 1 tomato 1 stalk celery 1 orange 7:30 2 handfuls goji berries 2 spoonfuls raw homous 2 Tbsp flax green tea Sublingual B-12 9:00 3 cups watermelon Training starts tomorrow
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worried all my my hard work will suffer if i go all vegan, at the moment i use a weight gainer and toss in the odd egg ( i know gross)
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